Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1
EPA ID: CO0142800 · 490 people served · 1 ZIP code
Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 carry zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 490 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 serves a community with a median household income of $59,737 and an estimated 14,278 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 43% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Montezuma County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 (EPA ID: CO0142800) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 490 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 81321 in Cortez.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 81321 — Cortez
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 (CO0142800) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 serve?
Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 serves approximately 490 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Montezuma Cnty Water District No 1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.